Got a slightly bizarre “distress” call from Kirsten on Friday night. She was in a bit of a bind you see, she had TOO MUCH PIE, and needed someone to eat it. Being chivalrous I obliged, and Tom and I headed over to Cook to help her out.

She made awesome Beef & Guinness pies, a recipe I will have to learn.

Saturday morning I got up stupidly early and drove out to Gibraltar Peak for a spot of climbing. It was supposed to be a big beginner trip, but due to a few pikings (some due to a certain explosion) there were only ten of us in the end.

The view from the top.

We set up a few top ropes, one on Skippy Slab (15) and one on Goony Waltz (17). I’ve led Goony Waltz before, but I was glad to top rope it, although I didn’t have any trouble it was a bit harder than I remember.

After lunch we set a top rope on Tri-State (21). I climbed it first and loved it. Ben, Tim and Andrew climbed it too.

After a bit of lazing around I led the second pitch of Juveniles and Geriatrics (15) just for the hell of it, Tim seconded.

All in all a great day, beautiful winter weather and great climbing.

For dinner I headed out to Caffe Della Piazza with Catherine, Kirsten and Tom. I had a Risotto with Balmain bugs in it, it was super nice.

Managed one pint at the Wig & Pen afterwards, but was fading fast. Managed to ride home with Tom in the cold though.

Quiet day today, read a few blogs, walked to the shops and then strolled around the ‘burbs for a bit. Made veggie soup for dinner, came out well. Bacon, ginger, carrots, potato, sweet potato, and green beans. Yum.

A few photos …